You'll soon be knitting enchanting things you didn't know were within your powers. Charmed Knits offers dozens of patterns for items that evoke the mystique of Harry Potter - a Wizard Robe, an Invisibility Shawl, a Quidditch Sweater, Ron's Ragg Raglan, a Clock Blanket, Harry Christmas Ornaments, and more. Easy-to-follow patterns, color photos of the finished projects, and illustrations of special stitch patterns and design elements make it easy for all knitters - from beginners to those at Mrs. Weasley's level - to work knitting magic. Charmed Knits whisks you away on a wonderful journey. Along the way, you can pick patterns inspired by the Weasleys, stock up at Diagon Alley, show your house colors, conjure up gifts, or create pieces to help you feel at home in the magical world of Harry Potter.
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Sit and Knit a Spell
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“There is a section on knitting techniques and abbreviations included that will explain all to novice knitters…" (Knit Today, October 2007)
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Sit and Knit a Spell
You'll soon be knitting enchanting things you didn't know were within your powers. Charmed Knits offers dozens of patterns for items that evoke the mystique of Harry Potter?—a Wizard Robe, an Invisibility Shawl, a Quidditch Sweater, Ron's Ragg Raglan, a Clock Blanket, Harry Christmas Ornaments, and more. Easy-to-follow patterns, color photos of the finished projects, and illustrations of special stitch patterns and design elements make it easy for all knitters—from beginners to those at Mrs.Weasley's level—to work knitting magic. Charmed Knits whisks you away on a wonderful journey. Along the way, you can pick patterns inspired by the Weasleys, stock up at Diagon Alley, show your house colors, conjure up gifts, or create pieces to help you feel at home in the magical world of Harry Potter.
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Must-have for HP knitters or would-be HP knitters!,
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This review is from: Charmed Knits: Projects for Fans of Harry Potter (Paperback)
As a fan of the Blue Blog (the author's knitting blog) as well as an avid Harry Potter fan, I was looking forward to this book with great anticipation. A book linking Harry Potter and knitting had to happen sooner or later--knitting pops up all over the books, and is featured in the movies as well. This book is a "best of" of Harry Potter knits featuring designs by Alison Hansel as well as a number of other Harry Potter knit designers. Some are copied from movie scenes, and others are inspired by the books. You can dress from head to toe in your house colors!
Pattern instructions are clear and detailed, and each is accompanied by color photos. Yarn selections range in price, with a number of more affordable yarns like Cascade 220, some Knit Picks yarns and Lion Brand Wool Ease. Details on substituting yarns are also included. Difficulty levels include "First Year," "O.W.L." and "N.E.W.T." (beginning, intermediate and advanced), and there is truly something for everyone here. I have already knit four of these patterns and have been very pleased with the results. This is a very eclectic group of patterns, ranging from classic sweater designs (such as Harry's red cableknit pullover from the first movie and the gray v-neck house sweaters with house color accents) to more unusual fare, such as Molly Weasley's "technicolor housecoat" cardigan design and a stuffed "Errol" owl. This fits right in with the series. In the wizarding world, there are bound to be some "out there" designs, after all. The book design is fun and very nicely done. It is an enjoyable read for any HP knitting fan anxiously waiting for the release of the final book! Get ready for those midnight book-release parties, and start knitting yourself a house colors wardrobe with this wonderful book!
58 of 59 people found the following review helpful:
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A word about "free" patterns,
By Lady Amethyst (Brooklyn, NY United States) - See all my reviews
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I know that many of these projects are available for free online (in fact I have already knitted more than one of them!) but I wanted them all in one place, and I could now throw away all the tattered pieces of printer paper I have roaming around my knitting bag :) Plus, there were a few I didn't have and I was happy to get! I think the reviewers complaining about the fact that they could get these patterns free online are being a bit insulting. I'm happy to be able to put a couple of pennies in the pockets of these ladies who took the time to create and share these patterns with the public. It's so sad that in our society of instant gratification that we all seem to think that we are entitled to anything we want and heaven forbid we have to pay for it. I recommend this book for any fans of the potterverse.
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Charming,
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I'm a Muggle with a Potterhead 14 year-old daughter and four members of my sister's family, all certifiably batty over the Harry Potter books.
Lots of good, fun knits in this book. Big projects, medium project, little projects - they're all here. Most of them run the size gamut from Toddler to Adult XXL - good show, Alison Hansel. The Invisibility Shawl in pale gray laceweight cashmere is gorgeous. The little house scarves as bookmarks are adorable. 90% of the garments and accessories are very wearable. Minus 1 star for the fit of Molly's Amazing Technicolor Housecoat on the pretty (and brave - bravo to her!) model.
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rnds color, rib pact, continuing with color, thread tail through rem sts, cable pact, circ needle, desired stripe pattern, thumb sts, knit all sts, similar yarn, slip marker, purl bump, neck sts, instep sts, right needle tip, rep rows, rep rnd, border sts, next rnd, stitch guide, sts rem, beg rnd, turning ridge, cable needle, duplicate stitch Key Phrases - Capitalized Phrases (CAPs): (learn more)
Harry Potter, Charmed Knits, Narrow Stripes, Wide Stripes, Rounds Knit, Rounds Rnd, Rows Row, The Magic of Giving, Cascade Yarns, Plymouth Encore Worsted, Jamieson's Double Knitting, Diagon Alley, Knit Picks Essential, Only Row, Weasley Knits, Jaeger Matchmaker, Rows Knit, Burnt Umber, Lang Jawoll Sport, Royal Blue, Brown Sheep Nature Spun Worsted, Lifted Increase, Louet Euroflax Sport Weight, Only Continue, Widen the Heel New!
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rnds color, rib pact, continuing with color, thread tail through rem sts, cable pact, circ needle, desired stripe pattern, thumb sts, knit all sts, similar yarn, slip marker, purl bump, neck sts, instep sts, right needle tip, rep rows, rep rnd, border sts, next rnd, stitch guide, sts rem, beg rnd, turning ridge, cable needle, duplicate stitch Key Phrases - Capitalized Phrases (CAPs): (learn more)
Harry Potter, Charmed Knits, Narrow Stripes, Wide Stripes, Rounds Knit, Rounds Rnd, Rows Row, The Magic of Giving, Cascade Yarns, Plymouth Encore Worsted, Jamieson's Double Knitting, Diagon Alley, Knit Picks Essential, Only Row, Weasley Knits, Jaeger Matchmaker, Rows Knit, Burnt Umber, Lang Jawoll Sport, Royal Blue, Brown Sheep Nature Spun Worsted, Lifted Increase, Louet Euroflax Sport Weight, Only Continue, Widen the Heel New!
Books on Related Topics | Concordance | Text Stats Browse Sample Pages:
Front Cover | Table of Contents | First Pages | Index | Back Cover | Surprise Me!
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